by - May 8, 2017 3:09 pm
Two plant fires and continued disruptions in Tyson Foods’ chicken and prepared foods segments hindered profits for the Springdale-based meat giant in the second quarter ending April 1. But that…
by - May 8, 2017 2:43 pm
Northwest Arkansas motorists might not have to dodge orange barrels for quite as long because the mild winter has allowed state highway projects to progress at a faster pace. A…
by - May 8, 2017 2:29 pm
Hugh and Nicole Jarratt of Fayetteville have enjoyed success pitching their inventions to Wal-Mart Stores at the retailer’s “Made in the USA” Open Call, getting contracts for three separate items…
by - May 8, 2017 2:21 pm
A 32,984-square-foot retail center in Fayetteville’s CMN Business Park has a new owner after a recent sale worth $3.69 million, a purchase price of $111.87 per square foot. Zheng Lin…
by - May 8, 2017 1:47 pm
Senate President Jonathan Dismang and Speaker of the House Jeremy Gillam named their picks for the Arkansas Tax Reform and Relief Legislative Task Force. The panel plans to meet for…
by - May 8, 2017 1:33 pm
Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in Rogers is establishing a nursing residency program, starting this summer with 26 nurses, according to a news release. The goal for the 12-month program is…
by - May 8, 2017 9:34 am
Most U.S. homes use more than one type of lightbulb, mainly a mix of incandescent and compact fluorescent (CFL), according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The use of light-emitting…
by - May 8, 2017 9:28 am
The Arkansas Urban Forestry Council (AUFC) recently honored six for outstanding work in planting and managing trees in their communities, as well as encouraging others to do the same. The…
by - May 8, 2017 8:45 am
Sinclair Broadcast Group announced on Monday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tribune Media Co. in a deal worth $3.9 billion. Sinclair is the parent company…
by - May 8, 2017 7:06 am
Net income for Tyson Foods during the first half of its fiscal year was $933 million, up 4.47% compared to the same period in 2016. First half revenue of $18.265…
by - May 7, 2017 9:00 pm
A private partnership development organization’s goal to raise $3.7 million to help invigorate the economy in Northeast Arkansas is closer to becoming a reality. Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce CEO…
by - May 7, 2017 8:32 pm
The Arkansas General Assembly made national news this year over the prospect of allowing spectators to arm themselves at college sporting events. Many of those who supported the idea argued…
by - May 7, 2017 8:32 pm
Arkansas has taken a big step toward creating a more business-friendly climate by amending the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (ADTPA). The ADTPA was originally enacted in 1971 to give…
by - May 7, 2017 5:49 pm
Is branding really worth it? The short answer is yes. Where it gets tricky is figuring out how much to invest in your business’ brand activation strategy. Whether you’re a…
by - May 7, 2017 4:18 pm
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue took an aerial tour Sunday over flood-ravaged Northeast Arkansas. Perdue promised the federal government would provide resources to help residents and farmers put their…
by - May 7, 2017 10:33 am
After a regular and special session, four state executions, and floodwaters threatening lives and commerce, Governor Asa Hutchinson has been in overdrive the first five months of 2017. “It’s been…
by - May 6, 2017 4:41 pm
The Fort Smith Sanitation Department ran approximately $182,000 worth of unnecessary recycling routes from late June 2016 to around May 1, 2017, while the recyclables collected were disposed of at…
by - May 6, 2017 12:24 pm
Fort Smith’s economy is underperforming when compared to state and national levels, and its manufacturing-heavy job sector is putting it at further risk. Those were two of the many takeaways…
by - May 5, 2017 12:02 pm
The U.S. economy added another 211,000 jobs in April as the nation’s jobless rate edged down to the lowest level in nearly a decade at 4.4%, according to data released…
by - May 5, 2017 11:34 am
L’Oreal USA’s solar projects in Arkansas and Kentucky will help to accelerate the company’s transition to renewable energy, according to a news release. On Friday (May 5), the beauty products…
